Ford Center Renovations: Phase I
I’m ashamed it took me so long to play this clip.
Because when I did, the video gave me goose bumps and sped my heart rate.
It’s unbelievable how much has been done to the Ford Center in such little time — and how much more will be done a year from now. I’ve seen every NBA arena with the exception of Charlotte’s (on tap for March 17) and can say unequivocally that the Thunder’s home digs will indeed be one of the best venues in the league when the drills stop drilling and the hammers finish hammering.
Nationally, it might seem like no big deal. But for Oklahoma natives and folks like me who grew up here, the development taking place throughout the city is really an amazing sight. So much has changed over the past 10 years. The Ford Center project is just one small example.
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A couple of weeks ago, I got to tour the Ford Center. Darnell, you’re right – it looks great. From the brighter area’s of the 300 level, to the new ‘end zone’ seating and reception area, the home team locker room and supporting areas, down to the new corporate bunker suites, it’s an incredible addition to Oklahoma City.
And next year, it will even be better – having updated and finished the main concourse, renovated concessions, new rooftop gardens, and most of all, the new main entry/lobby on the southwest corner of the building. It definately will be something to be proud of.
This is actually Phase II. Phase I was completed before last season and Phase III will be completed after this season.
Lynn, I spent most of my childhood in the state but moved at an early age. I came back for high school for a bit before moving and finishing up school in Virginia. Before coming back for the third time, I worked in Akron, Ohio. Complicated, I know. But I consider this home. -DM-
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Darnell, I was not aware you were an OKC native. I always thought your gig with the Oklahoman brought you here.
Learn something every day, I guess
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